Point of View

Heir Apparent by Vivian Vande Velde is written entirely in the first-person perspective from the sole perspective of the main character Gianinne Bellisario who is known throughout most of the story as the character Janine de St. Jehan - heir to the throne in the kingdom of Shelby. The narration is reliable, and follows the gaming life of Gianinne as she tries to complete the level which would result in her being crowned as the new King.

The story is recounted by her as she lives and dies multiple times within the game, and is interspersed by segments where in real life, her health is threatened by an attack on the Gaming Center by a group calling themselves C.P.O.C. They damage the equipment to such a degree that the owner, Nigel Rasmussem, is concerned for her health and safety, but is unable to...